Tracy Morgan in critical condition after fatal six-vehicle crash

Comedian Tracy Morgan was critically injured after his limo bus overturned in a six-car crash at the New Jersey Turnpike early Saturday, his publicist said.

Morgan, 45, who has appeared on “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock,” was taken by helicopter to a hospital in New Brunswick, N.J., and was listed in critical condition, media reports said.

Another passenger was killed in the accident, which occurred about 1 a.m. Eastern and involved the limo bus, two tractor-trailers, a sport utility vehicle and two cars.

A 35-year-old truck driver, Kevin Roper, of Jonesboro, Ga., has been charged with death by auto and also faces four other charges, according to the Associated Press.

Walmart CEO Bill Simon issued a statement late Saturday, saying one of the company’s trucks had been involved in the crash.

“This is a tragedy and we are profoundly sorry that one of our trucks was involved,” Simon said. “The facts are continuing to unfold. If it’s determined that our truck caused the accident, Walmart will take full responsibility.”

Seven people total were injured, including Morgan. Three were listed in critical condition at the hospital, a spokesperson said, according to reports.

Morgan’s publicist, Lewis Kay, released the following statement to the media:

“Tracy remains in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. He sustained these injuries in an accident that occurred early this morning as one of several passengers in a chauffeured SUV returning from a tour date in Delaware. His family is now with him and he is receiving excellent care. We don’t anticipate much of a change in his condition today but will provide a further update once more information becomes available.”

–Michelle Coffey

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